THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Another fraternal benefit for our children: Print Pal

by Oksana Trytjak
UNA National Organizer

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - Unfortunately, we live in a time when we must be aware of many hideous crimes in our midst. One of them is the real tragedy of child exploitation and kidnapping. The UNA has joined many other organizations in supplying its members with a child fingerprinting kit. The UNA includes this special fingerprinting booklet with every new juvenile policy.

The kit is part of a child identification and safety promotion program. Similar programs are promoted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The objectives of this program are to increase awareness of the issue of missing and exploited children, and to educate both parents and children about prevention.

This program centers on the fingerprinting aspect, which is a booklet that is filled with comprehensive information describing the child, including everything from physical descriptions and locations of birthmarks, scars, etc., to detailed information on the parents, school and personal physician. The booklet includes instructions on how to fingerprint the child.

Parents are advised to include a current photo of the child in this packet. This booklet should be kept in a safe place in the home. Prevention, education and awareness are key.

This is yet another of UNA's fraternal benefits, specifically geared to our juvenile members. Persons interested in receiving one of these kits may call our Home Office at (973) 292-9800, ext. 3071.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, February 13, 2005, No. 7, Vol. LXXIII

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